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Q: Which booster seats are made without added flame retardants?

13 of the 72 we track say so, per each maker. The lowest list price is the Chicco GoFit ClearTex at $54.99. They still meet the federal flammability standard for vehicle interiors (FMVSS 302).

High-back and backless boosters that position the adult seat belt for school-age kids.

Empty high-back booster seat with cup holder on a car back seat beside wildflowers

72models tracked
$19 to $399price range
100 lb–120 lbbooster weight limit

Booster seats by budget

The 54 booster seats with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $7018

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Mid-range$70 to $14018

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Splurge$140 and up18

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All 72 booster seats

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare								No added flame retardants
	Axkid Up17.12 in wideLoad leg	–	–	–	120 lb	17.12 in	20.94 lb	?
	Baby Trend Koa Slim High Back Booster	$79.99	–	–	120 lb	–	9.75 lb	?
	Baby Trend Protect 2-in-1 Folding Booster	$79.99	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Baby Trend Protect Slim Backless Booster	$34.99	–	–	100 lb	–	9.13 lb	?
	Baby Trend Tova SLIM 2-in-1 Booster	$69.99	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Britax HighpointNo added flame retardants	$219.99	–	–	120 lb	–	–	✓
	Britax Skyline 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster	$139.99	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Britax UpNGo Backless Booster17.1 in wideNo added flame retardants	$59.99	–	–	120 lb	17.1 in	3.1 lb	✓
	Britax UpNGo Click Backless Booster17.1 in wideNo added flame retardants	$69.99	–	–	120 lb	17.1 in	4.5 lb	✓
	BubbleBum Inflatable Booster	–	–	–	–	–	–	?
	BubbleBum TelePort	–	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Chicco GoFit	$54.99	–	–	110 lb	–	–	?
	Chicco GoFit ClearTexNo added flame retardants	$54.99	–	–	110 lb	–	–	✓
	Chicco GoFit ClearTex PlusNo added flame retardants	$64.99	–	–	110 lb	–	–	✓
	Chicco GoFit Plus17 in wide	$64.99	–	–	110 lb	17 in	6 lb	?
	Chicco KidFit Adapt Plus 2-in-117 in wide	$149.99	–	–	110 lb	17 in	10 lb	?
	Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus17 in wideNo added flame retardants	$109.99	–	–	110 lb	17 in	10 lb	✓
	Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus 2-in-117 in wide	$186.99	–	–	110 lb	17 in	11 lb	?
	Chicco KidFit Zip Plus 2-in-117 in wide	$159.99	–	–	110 lb	17 in	10 lb	?
	Clek Olli18 in wideNo added flame retardants	$149.99	–	–	120 lb	18 in	5 lb	✓
	Clek Oobr18 in wideNo added flame retardants	$399.99	–	–	100 lb	18 in	20 lb	✓
	Clek Ozzi18 in wide	$129.99	–	–	120 lb	18 in	5 lb	?
	Cosco Pronto! Trend	$59.99	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Cosco Rise LX Booster	$19.98	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Cosco Topside	$19.99	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Cybex Solution G223.2 in wide	$299.95	–	–	120 lb	23.2 in	12.8 lb	?
	Cybex Solution T19.8 in wide	$349.95	–	–	120 lb	19.8 in	15.8 lb	?
	Diono Cambria 2XT20.1 in wide	–	–	–	120 lb	20.1 in	13.2 lb	?
	Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster16.3 in wide	$109.99	–	–	120 lb	16.3 in	10.8 lb	?
	Diono Everett NXT18.5 in wide	$129.99	–	–	120 lb	18.5 in	11.1 lb	?
	Diono Monterey 2XT Booster	–	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe17 in wide	$259.99	–	–	120 lb	17 in	18.7 lb	?
	Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster17.7 in wide	$209.99	–	–	120 lb	17.7 in	16.3 lb	?
	Diono Monterey 6XT SafePlus High-Back Booster	–	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Diono Solana16.9 in wide	–	–	–	120 lb	16.9 in	9.2 lb	?
	Disney Baby Pronto! Belt-Positioning Booster	$69.99	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Disney Baby Rise LX Backless Booster	$29.99	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Evenflo GoTime LX19.49 in wide	$55.99	–	–	120 lb	19.49 in	7.1 lb	?
	Evenflo GoTime No Back Booster	$29.99	–	–	120 lb	–	3 lb	?
	Graco TurboBooster 2.0	$69.99	–	–	100 lb	–	9 lb	?
	Graco TurboBooster 2.0 Backless Booster	–	–	–	100 lb	–	5.1 lb	?
	Graco TurboBooster LX17.5 in wide	$49.99	–	–	100 lb	17.5 in	5.56 lb	?
	Graco TurboBooster LX Backless Booster with LATCH	–	–	–	100 lb	–	5.51 lb	?
	Graco TurboBooster Stretch2Fit19.69 in wide	$99.99	–	–	110 lb	19.69 in	11.73 lb	?
	Harmony Dreamtime Elite Comfort Booster with LATCH	–	–	–	110 lb	–	–	?
	Harmony Dreamtime Elite Highback Booster	$49.99	–	–	110 lb	–	7.72 lb	?
	Harmony Youth Booster	–	–	–	110 lb	–	–	?
	Hiccapop UberBoost14.5 in wide	$44.99	–	–	110 lb	14.5 in	–	?
	Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster18.6 in wide	$99.99	–	–	120 lb	18.6 in	9 lb	?
	Joie basil Backless Booster16.8 in wide	$49.99	–	–	120 lb	16.8 in	5.67 lb	?
	Joie cilantro 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	$79.99	–	–	120 lb	–	7 lb	?
	Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	$119.99	–	–	120 lb	–	7 lb	?
	Maxi-Cosi Rodi Backless Booster with Rigid LatchNo added flame retardants	$79.99	–	–	120 lb	–	6.7 lb	✓
	Maxi-Cosi RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	$199.99	–	–	100 lb	–	16.8 lb	?
	Maxi-Cosi Tanza High-Back Belt-Positioning Folding Travel BoosterNo added flame retardants	$229.99	–	–	100 lb	–	16.5 lb	✓
	Mifold Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster10.2 in wide	$74.99	–	–	100 lb	10.2 in	1.75 lb	?
	Mifold Hifold15.6 in wide	$249.99	–	–	100 lb	15.6 in	10 lb	?
	Nuna AACE22.5 in wideNo added flame retardants	$300	–	–	120 lb	22.5 in	15.6 lb	✓
	Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 12017.25 in wide	$299.99	–	–	120 lb	17.25 in	14 lb	?
	Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 120No added flame retardants	$129.99	–	–	120 lb	–	6 lb	✓
	RideSafer TravelSmarter	–	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Safety 1st Comfort Ride Lite	$34.98	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	Safety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings19 in wide	$104.99	–	–	100 lb	19 in	–	?
	Safety 1st Store 'n Go Sport	$51.99	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?
	UPPAbaby Alta V217.5 in wideNo added flame retardants	$199.99	–	–	100 lb	17.5 in	17 lb	✓
	Diono Cambria 220.1 in wideDiscontinued	–	–	–	120 lb	20.1 in	12.8 lb	?
	Diono Monterey 4DXT20.5 in wideDiscontinued	$199.99	–	–	120 lb	20.5 in	18.3 lb	?
	Dream On Me Coupe Backless BoosterDiscontinued	–	–	–	–	–	2.5 lb	?
	Evenflo GoTime Sport BoosterDiscontinued	–	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Graco TurboBooster Extend Highback BoosterDiscontinued	–	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	Maxi-Cosi RodiFixDiscontinued	–	–	–	120 lb	–	–	?
	UPPAbaby AltaDiscontinued	–	–	–	100 lb	–	–	?

Booster seats by the numbers

The 72 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Booster weight limit100 lb to 120 lb; the middle half 100 lb to 120 lb (70 of 72 publish it)
Expiration6 years to 12 years; the middle half 8 years to 10 years (49 of 72 publish it)
Width10.2 in to 23.2 in; the middle half 17 in to 19 in (33 of 72 publish it)
Weight1.8 lb to 20.9 lb; the middle half 6 lb to 13.2 lb (45 of 72 publish it)
Price$19.98 to $399.99; the middle half $55.99 to $186.99 (54 of 72 publish it)

How common each feature is

Load leg1 of 69 that list it

From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Maker limits: booster seats

Highest listed limit first. 49 of 72 list an expiration, from 6 to 12 years after manufacture.

Seat	Booster weight	Booster height	Expires after
Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 120	40–120 lb	39–63 in	12 years
Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 120	40–120 lb	39–63 in	12 years
Britax Highpoint	40–120 lb	44–63 in	10 years
Nuna AACE	40–120 lb	43–60 in	10 years
Maxi-Cosi RodiFix	40–120 lb	40–57 in	10 years
Britax UpNGo Backless Booster	40–120 lb	46–63 in	10 years
Britax UpNGo Click Backless Booster	40–120 lb	46–63 in	10 years
Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	40–120 lb	43–60 in	10 years
Maxi-Cosi Rodi Backless Booster with Rigid Latch	40–120 lb	43.4–57 in	10 years
Joie basil Backless Booster	40–120 lb	43–60 in	10 years
Joie cilantro 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	40–120 lb	43–60 in	10 years
Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster	40–120 lb	43–60 in	10 years
Britax Skyline 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster	40–120 lb	44–63 in	10 years
Clek Olli	40–120 lb	40–57 in	9 years
Clek Ozzi	40–120 lb	40–57 in	9 years
Baby Trend Koa Slim High Back Booster	40–120 lb	44–57 in	9 years
Baby Trend Protect 2-in-1 Folding Booster	40–120 lb	44–57 in	9 years
Baby Trend Tova SLIM 2-in-1 Booster	40–120 lb	44–57 in	9 years
Diono Cambria 2XT	40–120 lb	to 63 in	8 years
Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster	40–120 lb	38–63 in	8 years
Diono Monterey 4DXT	40–120 lb	38–63 in	8 years
Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster	40–120 lb	38–63 in	8 years
Diono Solana	40–120 lb	to 63 in	8 years
Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe	40–120 lb	38–63 in	8 years
Diono Cambria 2	40–120 lb	38–63 in	8 years

Showing the first 25 of 70.

Weights and heights as each maker lists them. Follow the labels on your seat.

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.

Highest booster limit EvenfloGoTime LX 120 lb
Highest booster limit: the Evenflo GoTime LX at 120 lb, per Evenflo.

Width
19.5 in
Weight
7.1 lb
Price
$55.99
See specs
Narrowest · Lightest MifoldComfort Grab-and-Go Booster 10.2 in
Narrowest: the Mifold Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster at 10.2 in, per Mifold.

Booster weight limit
100 lb
Expiration
7 years
Weight
1.8 lb
See specs
Lowest price CoscoRise LX Booster $19.98
Lowest price: the Cosco Rise LX Booster at $19.98, per Cosco.

Booster weight limit
100 lb
Expiration
10 years
See specs

About booster seats

A booster raises a child so the vehicle's lap and shoulder belt sit across the hips and collarbone instead of the belly and neck. When to use one: see NHTSA's car seat page. High-back boosters add a shoulder-belt guide and head support; backless boosters are smaller and easier to move.

Boosters aren't certified for use on airplanes, because planes only have lap belts.

Key facts

We track 72 seats here from 23 brands, with limits taken from each maker. Last checked 2026-11-06.
Published widths run from 10.2 in (Mifold Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster) to 23.2 in.
Maker expiration periods run from 6 to 12 years from the date of manufacture.

Computed from each maker's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Booster seats by the numbers

Highest booster weight limits

Per each maker.

Evenflo GoTime LX120 lb
Diono Cambria 2XT120 lb
Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster120 lb
Diono Monterey 4DXT120 lb
Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster120 lb
Diono Solana120 lb
Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 120120 lb
Axkid Up120 lb
Britax Highpoint120 lb
Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe120 lb

Expiration vs price

Each dot is one of the 40 booster seats with both specs published. Numbered dots are the shortlist.

Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.

1Evenflo GoTime LXHighest booster limit · not on the chart: no published expiration
2Mifold Comfort Grab-and-Go BoosterNarrowest
3Cosco Rise LX BoosterLowest price

All 40 on the chart, cheapest first

Cosco Rise LX Booster10 years · $19.98
Cosco Topside10 years · $19.99
Disney Baby Rise LX Backless Booster10 years · $29.99
Safety 1st Comfort Ride Lite10 years · $34.98
Baby Trend Protect Slim Backless Booster9 years · $34.99
Graco TurboBooster LX10 years · $49.99
Harmony Dreamtime Elite Highback Booster6 years · $49.99
Joie basil Backless Booster10 years · $49.99
Safety 1st Store 'n Go Sport10 years · $51.99
Cosco Pronto! Trend10 years · $59.99
Britax UpNGo Backless Booster10 years · $59.99
Graco TurboBooster 2.010 years · $69.99
Britax UpNGo Click Backless Booster10 years · $69.99
Disney Baby Pronto! Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $69.99
Baby Trend Tova SLIM 2-in-1 Booster9 years · $69.99
Mifold Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster7 years · $74.99
Baby Trend Koa Slim High Back Booster9 years · $79.99
Baby Trend Protect 2-in-1 Folding Booster9 years · $79.99
Maxi-Cosi Rodi Backless Booster with Rigid Latch10 years · $79.99
Joie cilantro 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $79.99
Graco TurboBooster Stretch2Fit10 years · $99.99
Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $99.99
Safety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings10 years · $104.99
Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster8 years · $109.99
Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $119.99
Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 12012 years · $129.99
Diono Everett NXT8 years · $129.99
Clek Ozzi9 years · $129.99
Britax Skyline 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $139.99
Clek Olli9 years · $149.99
Maxi-Cosi RodiSport 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster10 years · $199.99
Diono Monterey 6DXT SafePlus High-Back Booster8 years · $209.99
Britax Highpoint10 years · $219.99
Maxi-Cosi Tanza High-Back Belt-Positioning Folding Travel Booster10 years · $229.99
Mifold Hifold7 years · $249.99
Diono Monterey 5iST FixSafe8 years · $259.99
Peg Perego Viaggio Flex 12012 years · $299.99
Nuna AACE10 years · $300
Cybex Solution T8 years · $349.95
Clek Oobr9 years · $399.99

Too close to label: a Cosco Topside b Joie basil Backless Booster c Safety 1st Store 'n Go Sport d Cosco Pronto! Trend e Britax UpNGo Backless Booster f Britax UpNGo Click Backless Booster g Disney Baby Pronto! Belt-Positioning Booster h Baby Trend Koa Slim High Back Booster i Baby Trend Protect 2-in-1 Folding Booster j Maxi-Cosi Rodi Backless Booster with Rigid Latch k Joie cilantro 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster l Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster m Safety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings n Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster o Britax Skyline 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster p Maxi-Cosi Tanza High-Back Belt-Positioning Folding Travel Booster

What to look for in booster seats

The range across every car seat here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Booster weight limit

The maker's top weight for belt-positioning booster mode.

GoTime LX

100 lbmiddle 120 lb120 lb

Typical: 100 lb to 120 lb. 70 of 72 list it. Highest booster limit: GoTime LX.

Expiration

Years from the date of manufacture until the maker says to stop using the seat.

6 yearsmiddle 10 years12 years

Typical: 8 years to 10 years. 49 of 72 list it.

Width

Matters for fitting three across or a tight back seat.

Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster

10.2 inmiddle 17.5 in23.2 in

Typical: 17 in to 19 in. 33 of 72 list it. Narrowest: Comfort Grab-and-Go Booster.

Weight

You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.

1.8 lbmiddle 9.8 lb20.9 lb

Typical: 6 lb to 13.2 lb. 45 of 72 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Rise LX Booster

$19.98middle $99.99$399.99

Typical: $55.99 to $186.99. 54 of 72 list it. Lowest price: Rise LX Booster.

Shop by what matters

From NHTSA

From NHTSA: "Your child under age 1 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat." Stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA) Find a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician through NHTSA. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Ask the meadow

Questions about booster seats

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

Are expensive booster seats worth it?

Every booster seat sold in the US must meet the same federal crash standard (FMVSS 213); price buys features and materials. Among the 54 with a list price, 33% of the priciest third have no added flame retardants, versus 17% of the cheapest third. The cheapest third lists under $65.

Which booster seats are made without added flame retardants?

13 of the 72 we track say so, per each maker. The lowest list price is the Chicco GoFit ClearTex at $54.99. They still meet the federal flammability standard for vehicle interiors (FMVSS 302).

How long do booster seats last before they expire?

Between 6 and 12 years from the manufacture date, for the 49 that publish one. The longest is the Peg Perego Viaggio Shuttle 120 at 12 years. The date of manufacture is on the seat's label; try the expiration calculator.

Do I need a new car seat after an accident?

After a crash, follow your seat's manual and NHTSA's guidance. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Booster seats

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All 72 booster seats

Booster seats by the numbers

How common each feature is

From the American Academy of Pediatrics

Maker limits: booster seats

Shortlist: 3 models, each highest or lowest on one spec

About booster seats

Key facts

Booster seats by the numbers

Highest booster weight limits

Expiration vs price

What to look for in booster seats

Booster weight limit

Expiration

Width

Weight

Price

Shop by what matters

From NHTSA

Questions about booster seats

Are expensive booster seats worth it?

Which booster seats are made without added flame retardants?

How long do booster seats last before they expire?

Do I need a new car seat after an accident?

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